Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Packing, freaking out, and Walmart

It took until almost midnight, but we got it finished. Well, almost finished. Our bags are mostly packed except for a few odds and ends we'll need until we leave. Our carry-on bags are even packed! We're being so efficient it's almost scary. We went over all our paperwork to make sure we had everything (we did not), and double-checked passports and the money.
This will be our first full day with Grace next week. We'll probably be finishing up paperwork. We'll also get to speak with the director of Grace's orphanage. We have a list of questions for her and the nannies. We can request to visit her orphanage, but it's unlikely we'll be allowed. It's several hours away from Changsha. And you can ask, but there's no guarantee you'll receive permission to actually go to the orphanage.
Miracle has been very worried about this trip. Flying scares her. The thought of being in a different country (I'm with her on that one!) is freaking her out. I told her yesterday we're going to be fine. Changsha has a Walmart! Everything will be fine as long as there's a Walmart nearby!!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

We are so excited and can't believe that you are finally on your way. What an awesome journey that God has set you on.